Damage : the personal costs of political change in Zimbabwe / compiled and edited by Irene Staunton.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Staunton, Irene.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political violence--Zimbabwe.

Political violence.

Zimbabwe--History--20th century.

Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe--Politics and government.

Zimbabwe--Social conditions.

Zimbabwe--History--1965-1980.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (543 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Harare : Weaver Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Every country has a national history, one that is taught to children in schools. It represents a coherent portrayal of preceding centuries gilded by national pride and self-righteousness. Such histories leave traces on our consciousness and help to make nations what they are. Damage: The Personal Costs of Political Change presents us with thirty personal histories that raise questions about the nature of commitment to a Zimbabwean identity. The contributors share a passion for making a difference and a sense of personal responsibility for the future of their country; this is what made each of them a victim of persecution. Becoming a victim too often implies losing one's identity though the loss of possessions, community and human rights. These stories cast a telling light on a critical period of Zimbabwe's history; we hope that their publication will also enable the contributors to find renewed strength and purpose.

Contents:

""Table of Contents""; ""Introduction and a note on process""; ""Map of Zimbabwe showing the major areas mentioned""; ""Acronyms""; ""Glossary""; ""A note on exchange rates and inflation""; ""1 Raymond Majongwe, Trade Unionist, Harare""; ""2 Alexander Khanye, Activist, Nkayi""; ""3 Francesca Charumbira, Activist, Hurungwe""; ""4 Gift Tapfuma, Farmworker, Norton""; ""5 Beatrice Mtetwa, Lawyer, Harare""; ""6 Nicholas Chigwende, Activist, Karoi""; ""7 Gertrude Mthombeni, Trade Unionist, Bulawayo""; ""8 Johannes John, Farmworker, Mazowe""

""9 Linet Mazarire, Daughter of Activist, Mashonaland Central""""10 Bridget Newmarch, Farmer, Enterprise""; ""11 JJ (Jameson Moyo), Human Rights Activist, Bulawayo""; ""12 Alfred Chitono, Activist, Bindura""; ""13 Edwina Spicer, Film-maker, Harare""; ""14 Simon Dube, Communal Farmer, Mbembesi ""; ""15 Louise Stobart, Farmer, Mazowe""; ""16 Mishek Sibanda, Preacher, Nkayi""; ""17 Loice Kuringenyika, Activist, Bindura""; ""18 Sidumiso Moyo, Activist, Bulawayo""; ""19 Aniko Midzi, Father of Activist, Bindura""; ""20 Guthrie Manyuki, Journalist, Harare""; ""21 Alan Parsons, Farmer, Karoi""

""22 Moses Mzila-Ndlovu, MP, Plumtree""""23 Tendai Matsena, Widow, Harare""; ""24 Sithandiwe Musi, Activist, Bulawayo""; ""25 Linda Lemming, Christian Counsellor, Harare""; ""26 Viola Ndiweni, Farmworker, Chimanimani""; ""27 Bambanani Ndlovu, Activist, Bulawayo""; ""28 Herbert Kanotangudza, Waiter, Harare""; ""29 Ashleigh Whaley, Farmer, Macheke""; ""30 Moses and Simon, Farmworkers, Wedza""; ""Appendix: Chronology of major events in Zimbabwe""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-904855-90-3

OCLC:

646849301